Teddy Roosevelt

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  • Roosevelt is born

    Roosevelt is born

    Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858. He was born in New York to his father Theodore Roosevelt and his mother, Martha Roosevelt.
  • Roosevelt became President after McKinley assassination

    Roosevelt became President after McKinley assassination

    McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901 by an anarchist. The shot was fatal and he passed which led to Roosevelt rising to the President's seat. Roosevelt had become the youngest president at the time at the age of 42.
  • Anthracite Coal Strike

    Anthracite Coal Strike

    This strike was led by miners. They demanded recognition, higher pay, and shorter work days. This led to an energy crisis due to coal not being mined anymore. Many panicked and it was noticed by Roosevelt to which he resolved the issue and fed into the miners demands.
  • Elkins Act

    Elkins Act

    This act ended the practice of railroads giving rebates to large customers. It also strengthened the ICC which enforced fair trade prices and it regulated railroad rates. It allowed for railroad companies to compete fairly and for customers to be treated equally.
  • Pelican Island

    Pelican Island

    Pelican Island is the first national wildfire refuge that is located in Florida. It was established to protect brown pelicans from being hunted.
  • Wins first full Presidential term

    Wins first full Presidential term

    Theodore Roosevelt won his first election in 1904, a win for Republicans. He got 336 electoral votes and won the popular vote with 56.4%.
  • Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

    This act was signed by President Roosevelt which prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs. This also prevented dangerous ingredients from being used in foods and medicines.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    President Roosevelt took a trip to Yosemite and determined it should go back under Federal Control. In 1906, he signed legislation which created the Yosemite National Park.
  • Devils Tower

    Devils Tower

    Devils Tower is America's first national monument. It is a significant sacred site for Native Americans. The monument is also known for rock climbing and it's unique structures containing vertical columns and cracks.
  • Roosevelt leaves presidency and goes to Africa

    Roosevelt leaves presidency and goes to Africa

    President Theodore Roosevelt left his presidency to travel to Africa. The goal of this trip was to collect specimens for a new National Museum. He traveled across Africa and collected 11,400 animal specimens.
  • Runs for Presidency - Lost

    Runs for Presidency - Lost

    Roosevelt ran for President under the Bull-Moose party. The Republican votes were split between Roosevelt and William Howard which gave the win to Woodrow Wilson.